Our founder, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, has recorded a message of hope for priests, ministers and church leaders to share during lockdown. Filmed outside the shed in Argyll where Mary’s Meals began, Magnus calls for people to stay faithful to its mission to feed hungry children living in some of the world’s poorest countries.

​Pope Francis will pray before an empty square at St Peter's Basilica today to give a special blessing in response to the coranvirus outbreak. It takes place today at 5pm (6pm Rome) and those who participate by watching or listening live will receive a plenary indulgence. Watch it online at the Vatican's YouTube channel: